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COVID-19 Updates
CDC updated guidelines regarding fully vaccinated employees of non-healthcare congregate settings and other high-density workplaces. They also issued guidelines on how to protect yourself when you’re fully vaccinated.
The Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine was slated to arrive in Alameda and Contra Costa counties this week. These single-dose vaccines will be prioritized for homeless/vagrant populations and hospital patients being discharged to LTCFs and SNFs. Information about the vaccine can be found here.
On March 8 Contra Costa County repealed health orders requiring congregate living facilities to follow specified testing, collaboration, reporting, and guidance requirements. Orders that were repealed:
Contra Costa Health Services reports that it has administered more than 390,000 doses as of March 12. As of March 3, ICU capacity in the county is at 17% with 27 confirmed COVID patients hospitalized.
Alameda County reports that it has administered more than 527,000 doses as of March 11. As of March 9, ICU capacity in the county is at 37% with 111 confirmed COVID patients hospitalized.
The #ThisIsOurShot campaign has launched a private Facebook group that has up-to-date information. The campaign also holds weekly Zoom calls to discuss digital engagement campaigns, hear from guest speakers, and have breakout sessions to plan for future campaigns. These calls are held on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM.
CDPH is holding weekly “office hours” to provide an update on COVID-19 vaccination planning and allow providers in the state to ask questions, on Fridays from 9-10 AM. The March 19 session can be accessed through this link or by calling (415) 655-0001. The event number is: 145 305 3168. The password is: Immunize2021!
CMA's COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center can be accessed here.
The ACCMA and the California Medical Association (CMA) are continuing to provide PPE directly to medical practices in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, by going to this link. A two-month supply of N95 masks, surgical masks, isolation gowns, face shields, goggles, coveralls, and hand sanitizers may be ordered. Vinyl gloves are available only to solo and small practices. If approved, orders are shipped directly to medical offices. Only shipping and handling fees are charged for each individual case shipped. For groups with multiple offices, a separate order must be completed for each location. Please contact the ACCMA at accma@accma.org or (510) 654-5383 for more information.
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Alameda Ebola Preparedness and Candida Auris Alert
Alameda County sent an email alert about Ebola preparedness given the current outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea referring to a CDPH alert. The county also sent an email alert about Candida Auris with information about the CDPH health alert.
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Public Charge Rule Vacated
On March 9, the US Department of Homeland Security announced that the government will no longer be defending the 2019 public charge rule. This means that an immigrant’s receipt of Medicaid, except for Medicaid for long-term institutionalization, is not grounds to deny them a green card. The public charge rule has caused individuals to not seek out much needed health care.
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47th CMA Virtual Legislative Day
Join us for the 47th CMA Virtual Legislative Day on Tuesday, April 6. CMA's Legislative Advocacy Event usually hosts more than 400 California physicians, medical students, and CMA Alliance members as they lobby legislative leaders in Sacramento, but this year it is all virtual. We will be scheduling all meetings on the same day as CMA’s program, which will be at 10:00 am on April 6. As we did last year, we will create an agenda packet with all legislative meetings and talking points and send it out prior to the event. We are usually allotted 30 minutes to meet with the legislators; if a legislator is pulled into a committee meeting, we meet with staff. To RSVP for the April 6 ACCMA Virtual Legislative Day, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact David Lopez, ACCMA Associate Director of Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives, at dlopez@accma.org or at (510) 654‑5383, ext. 6320.
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Wednesday, March 17 | noon
FREE | Presented by the American Medical Association
Three physician leaders from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the state of therapeutic clinical trials worldwide, the challenge of obtaining robust therapeutic data and what the future holds based on current research trends.
Speakers: Janet Woodcock, MD, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA; John Farley, MD, Office of Infectious Diseases, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA; and Sally Seymour, MD, Division of Pulmonology, Allergy, and Critical Care, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA
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Saturday, March 20 | 9–10 AM
FREE | Presented by California Black Health Network (CBHN)
This webinar will explore the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on black maternal health. Attendees will better understand how toxic stress and trauma impacts maternal health. Speakers will also share practical advice on how best to implement ACEs and resilience screening into clinical perinatal care to improve overall health, as well as black maternal health and infant mortality outcomes.
Speakers: Tessa S. Stecker, MD; Tanisha E. Silas-Young, MD; Melissa Clarke, MD
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Tuesday, March 30 | 12–1:30 PM
FREE | CME Available | Presented by CMA
After nearly a full year of public-school closures and at-home learning, pediatricians and others are reporting significant mental health distress in children. This virtual grand rounds webinar will feature experts who will discuss COVID-19 testing in schools, pediatric mental health and school reopenings, especially through an equity lens.
Speakers: Naomi Bardach, MD, UCSF; Carol Glaser, MD, Office of the State Public Health Laboratory; and Kimberly N. Green, MD, UCSF (moderator)
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Thursday, April 8 | 12:15–1:15 PM
FREE | Presented by CMA
CMA is inviting practices to bring any and all questions about the future of telehealth. There will be minimal planned presentation – just a review of some of the most commonly asked questions. Come prepared with your most pressing thoughts and questions to hear from CMA’s experts on the issue.
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ACCMA's On-Demand Library
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Please contact ACCMA at 510-654-5383 or accma@accma.org with any questions or concerns you have.
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